Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad)

Peak; Chieti; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Peak is seeking a Backend Software Engineer (New Grad) to design and implement scalable backend services that power gameplay for millions of users. You will help shape the core server-side architecture and API design.

You will collaborate with engineers to ship reliable features, optimize performance, and apply software engineering best practices in a technology-agnostic environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, or C# and backend systems.
• Familiarity with API design and backend architectures.
• Experience with Spring Boot and relational/non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services for millions of users.
• Manage APIs and tools to support new game functionality and releases.
• Maintain and enhance existing code with best software engineering practices.
• Collaborate with team to iterate and improve user experience.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

C#

OOP

Design Patterns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spring Boot

Docker

Redis

Memcache

Elasticsearch

Job description

We are looking for a Software Engineer, Backend (New Grad) to join our Engineering Team with a focus on backend development that drives gameplay. You will architect the core systems that bring game features to life by connecting the server-side logic and the player experience. With a community of 40 million monthly active users, you will solve unique engineering challenges and build scalable game logic using a technology-agnostic approach, growing alongside your team and our games.

Here’s what you’ll do

• Design and implement scalable, low-latency backend services that deliver core game features to millions of users
• Manage API’s and tools required to support new game and platform functionality and releases
• Maintain and enhance existing code base using best practices in Software Engineering
• Brainstorm new ideas with your team to continually iterate and improve the user experience of our games
• Monitor the system and implement and check features, through collaboration with game players
• Secure and improve game performance, reliability and security

What we’re looking for

• University degree in Computer Science or any equivalent department
• Good command of various programming languages (such as Java, JavaScript, or C#) and experience with best practices and idioms of these languages
• Experience in Java Spring Boot based software development and backend systems
• Having experience in casual mobile games is a big advantage
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Familiarity with Memcache, Redis, Elasticsearch and Docker is a plus
• Strong engineering skills and programming fundamentals
• Apart from language and technology, an understanding of software architecture design, OOP and principles of design patterns on various scales
• Meticulous attention to detail and a passion for developing, releasing, and maintaining high-quality code

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